What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Mental Health Couns. position at Everglades Preparatory Academy?
Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities of Area Director
- Works with the Senior VP of Organizational Development to implement the Mental Health Plan.
- Coordinate services through the school principal.
- Develop and implement a referral process as part of the identification of students based on a standardized procedure.
- Identify and implement an early warning system to assist schools in identifying students in need of mental health services.
- Develop a student case management (SCM) process to document services provided to students.
- Utilize a multi-tiered intervention system to prioritize the nature of services provided to students.
- Collaborate with school and community resources to expand services for students.
- Develop a process, including legal agreements, for interacting with family physicians when necessary.
- Develop / implement documentation process and communication with parents.
- Identify / implement a research based assessment that incorporates mental health as well as drug / alcohol risks.
- Establish / coordinate with the schools crisis intervention team to assist schools in addressing the mental health needs of students
- Should be well versed in the following and other related laws : in Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and the American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Develop pre, ongoing, and post treatment and recovery plans.
- MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Additional Responsibilities :
Work independently and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines; collect, evaluate and interpret varied data; use word processing, graphics, spreadsheet and database programs to develop reports, databases and communications materials; compose correspondence; coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving of instructions : (a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes and (b) respond appropriately to criticism from a supervisor.
Qualifications :
Master’s Degree in school counseling or comparable
Certified School Counselor, School Psychologist, or Social Worker and / or licensed Mental Health Professional
A minimum of three to five years related experience
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office
Organized, energetic, innovative and professional
Excellent interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written English communication skills
